Tag Archives: Pet Care
Medicating cats and avoiding “cat-astrophes”
While we prescribe various oral and topical flea, tick and worming medications for our feline patients, we understand that medicating cats at home is not always easy! Here’s how to keep home treatments for your resident feline friend low-stress.
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Tagged flea and tick, medicating pets, Pet Care, Pet Medication
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Fruits and Veggies Your Pet Should Never Eat
Adding fruit and veggies to your dog’s diet can be beneficial so here are the ones you should avoid altogether!
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Tagged diet, food for pets, fruit and vegetables for pets, Pet Care
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“It’s My Hormones!” – What Weight Changes In Pets Sometimes Means
Whilst changes in a pet’s body condition are often related to lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise, did you know that there are some cases where significant weight changes in pets can be the result of an underlying medical … Continue reading
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Tagged cat health, dog health, hormones, Pet Care, pet health, vet visit
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What Does a Vet Check In a Physical Exam
Whether your pet is seeing us for a routine check or an episode of unwellness, our vets aim to perform a thorough examination during your pet’s vet check. In combination with the information you provide to us about your pet’s … Continue reading
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Tagged cat care, dog care, Pet Care, pet health, physical exam, prevention, vet check, vet visit
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“Paw” Mental Health
Unfortunately, it’s not just people who can suffer from poor mental health – our feline friends can also be negatively impacted by chronic stress.
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Tagged Behavioural Issues, cat care, health and wellbeing, mental health, Pet Care, pet health
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Butt-Scooting – What Does It Mean?
Is your dog frequently butt-scooting on the floor? As well as being embarrassing for you (as pets seem to save this “party trick” for when guests arrive!), it can be a symptom of an underlying issue in your pet that … Continue reading
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Tagged anal glands, dog health, Pet Care, pet health, scooting, vet visit
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Can my pet get the flu?
It’s a common question: can my pet get the flu? The answer is yes but unlike in humans, there isn’t typically a flu season for dogs and cats and infection can occur year round.
What Happens When We Run A Blood Test?
When it comes to finding out more about the health of your pet, blood tests are a powerful tool. They provide us with an insight into the health of many organs and can also confirm if your pet is safe … Continue reading
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Tagged blood test, dog care, Pet Care, Vet Visits
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How To Practice Sustainability As A Pet Parent
Caring about our planet as best as possible is a great way to kick off 2020. So what can you do as pet owners to ensure that we protect the planet and make sustainable choices as often as possible?
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Tagged go green, Pet Care, pet health, sustainability
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How To Keep Pets Occupied During Rainy Days
Even though we needed this amazing wet weather, rain day in and day out on the Gold Coast can leave our pets feeling a bit shut in and bored. ☔️ ?
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Tagged Pet Care, play time, play toys, toys, wet weather
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